Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus macrorhyncha

USDA Symbol:

EUMA22

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Highly fire-adapted with thick, fibrous bark protecting cambium. Resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds and lignotuber after fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Commonly found in rocky or gravelly soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds; requires light for germination. Best germination at 15-20°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI